Is it good idea to ban clapping as University of Manchester Student Union did, and why or why not?

The reasoning makes sense I guess?

The last paragraph answers you Q @flo
“We have already received many positive responses from disabled students (some of whom are deaf or autistic), who are pleased to feel more included in our democratic process. Some of them plan to attend upcoming democratic events at the Union for the first time, thanks to this policy.”

Is it all autistic people who are bothered by clapping sound? “The disabled” includes every disabled person not just the autistic, by the way.

@flo Only those who experience sensory overload or those who have a sensitivity to loud noises.

Yes. And the term ” disabled” doesn’t apply here right? What percentage of the disabled are those who have a sensitivity to loud noises?

Does it make a difference “How many”?

Why doesn’t disabled apply; because you say so or something else ?

@flo: “Is it good idea to ban clapping…”

Your link clearly states that there is no ban.

@flo: “How will speakers gauge the level of appreciation of the audience?”

Your link answers this directly.

@flo: “How do you solve the probelm that brought it on?”

It didn’t result in any problem at all, so there is no problem to solve.

Additionally, you heard of this – like all of these “universities are out of control” stories – from watching Fox News. You are being repeatedly hit with propaganda. This here is the problem, with a very simple solution.

I mean—did you even bother reading the very article you linked which debunks the premise of the very question you asked?

The deaf show their appreciation by raising their arms and shimmering their hands. I think this is another way to gain control by steamrolling against accepted behavior.

Thanks for pointing out one of the obvious things.